by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 17, 2018 | Infrastructure, Stories, Uncategorized
Water is a basic need for all people—it has to be free and accessible. This is actually sixth out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. In fact, unsafe water combined with poor sanitation is said to be the second killer of children (Rodriguez,...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Oct 8, 2018 | Infrastructure, Stories
Lack of adequate water and sanitation facilities inside schools affect children’s education—and worse, even claiming their lives (UN, 2010). Improving water and sanitation is crucial in children’s development. Burdened by the desire to provide clean and safe drinking...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Sep 17, 2018 | Infrastructure, Stories
The day is sunny in Brgy Olivete, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija and the well is ready for turnover. People are there to witness the new milestone in their village. Grannies were sitting in front of the well platform, excited for the ceremony. Nanay Rosa said: “Since 1960 when...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Sep 30, 2016 | Infrastructure
Written By Cervin P. Bariso, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines Melonie Dichos, 47, lives with her two daughters in a little shanty she built after Typhoon Yolanda’s (international name: Haiyan) devastation. The strongest typhoon was not able to blow off the...
by Operation Blessing Philippines | Mar 20, 2015 | Infrastructure, Stories
Written By Bryan Arquiza, Writer, Operation Blessing Philippines NEW KAWAYAN, TACLOBAN CITY – “Please extend my heartfelt thanks to those who donated this water well to our community!” Divina Bahinting, 42, said with a grin on her face. “Because of this, we no longer...
